Tuning AG AWE S4 Krüz Missile LE

Review by FCF iNFERNO

The Tuning AG Krüz Missile... LE by DepthC0RE

Ok, Forza Fans. I have to be honest. This was originally intended to be a recap of the AWE battle I posted a few weeks ago. I received an updated paint and tune from one of the entrants, and I wanted to compare the cars again.

While putting the test together, I received a message from DepthC0RE asking for his help. He wanted me to look over a Limited Edition paint that he had created, and tell him if I saw anything that was misplaced. I told him I would, thinking to myself that I had a lot to do in the way of catching up some reviews. I'm really excited about what I received.




It always seems that I never have the time to run the cars I review on more than a few tracks, and sometimes I'm paying so much attention to the data that I forget to really enjoy the car. I had that problem with the S4's, getting so hung-up on the racing line and throttle application that I put both cars away after running them at one of my least favorite tracks.

Going through the Free Run tracks, I looked for a track I hadn't set a great time on, meaning outside the top 4000 or so. S-Class cars are too fast for me, a fact that I have documented on many occasions. It just so happened that Suzuka West is one of those tracks. I recently ran several tens of laps there with my A-Class Evolution Shootout, so I thought it would be a good place to start. I know the track, and it has some demanding sweepers for S-Classers that like to build a lot of speed. It would be a good test of the S4's.

We arrived early at the track, and unloaded the trailer before daylight. We were informed that the pit area is only open for car storage, and is not available during races. No matter, we would be there for testing only. As the last of the tire spares were put away, the lights above the garage were off, the daylight having triggered their sensors. The track officials on the west course advised that we should keep the paddock door closed until we were ready to take to the track.

After setting up, I walked out the side door while the fuel was being added and saw a multitude of photographers lingering around the pit wall in front of our bay. The car is not secret, but I thought it best to keep the door down. They'd get their shot, but the opportunity for stills would be brief. As the crew chief raised the bay door, I fired up the S4. I selected a gear and heard a familiar chirp from the tires as I exited the stall.




When I saw the pit wall, the amount of photographers had doubled. Apparently, word had gotten out that there was a VERY limited car behind the roll-up door. Upon sight of the car, several photographers previously squinting through the eyepiece lowered their cameras for a better look. The exhaust note shocked one of them back to his senses and he quickly began trying to fill up his film.

I exited the pit and drove over to the west side, where rolling starts are performed during test sessions. During the warm-up, I remembered why I had been so impressed with this car at Motegi. The thing just drives beautifully. Having been told that there were only a few of these LE's in existence had my mind racing. Drizze had a dual-clutch automatic transmission installed to make sure I didn't grenade the LE's engine, and I didn't want to be the editor known for crashing one of the rarest cars in Forza.

The familiar feel of the suede racing wheel pushed those thoughts out of my mind, and halfway through the first lap I was already pushing beyond my meager limits. On the second lap, I blew away my personal best. I had no idea how fast I was going, but the chatter on my radio indicated it was quicker than anything I'd done before. I wasn't surprised. The handling, speed, braking and overall feel were better than any S-Class sedan I'd driven.




Exiting the track, I headed back over to the pits at the main course. After parting a field of photographers, even more than before, I pulled into the shop as the door rolled shut behind me. The timer held his clipboard and looked at me with a grin as I removed the helmet. Top-1000 at least , I thought to myself, and looked at the times.

Recorded Time: 1:11.802

153rd fastest time on record at Suzuka West Course.

That can't be right. It's only 1.4 seconds slower than professional tester JED's top-20 time with the same car... and I have the automatic. The fact that several times my on-board timer displayed .300 ahead had me thinking top 100 times are a possibility for even the most average of drivers like myself.




Aside from the performance, the track side paparazzi confirmed what I'd already decided about the paint. Known for his cutting-edge paint designs, DepthC0RE is responsible for some of my favorite liveries in Forza. These masterpieces not only stand out in my garage, but also in the rooms I race in. Top-notch work is the standard for DepthC0RE, and this car was certainly up to expectations.

My test notes are literally full of comments about the paint.

"Best. Paint. Evar."

"Sick.... Sick.... SIIIICK!!!"

"It would suck if I didn't have one!"

"Ridiculously good-looking LE!"




To say I went through a range of emotions with this car is an understatement. While DepthC0RE was talking, I barely heard him. I kept thinking that I can only hope enough of these get out to the public to satisfy a small part of the demand. A paint job, however, does not a car make. I guess it's a good thing that AG has built one of the hottest tunes in Forza under the beautiful exterior.

In the standard silver and orange trim, it will take a lot to knock this car off.

In the LE trim, it's a Car of the Year favorite.

Get one if you can.


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